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In this seminar we present the basic components of the Network Services Kit and its installation and configuration on a Windows 95 PC for accessing the Internet from home via the UIC dial-up lines or via an Internet Service Provider. PREREQUISITE: Windows 95 familiarity; lecture only.
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Thursday, January 14, 10-11:30 am, Chicago
Room C, CIU Tuesday, March 23, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar gives an overview of computing services available for students at UIC. An overview of the Academic Computing and Communications Center is covered, as well as the concepts of network IDs and different computer systems. There is also a discussion on the many labs available on campus, including available. The seminar will also tour the UIC home page and give a quick demo of Pine Email. No prerequisite; lecture only.
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Thursday, January 14, 12-12:50 pm, Chicago
Room C, CIU Friday, January 15, 11-11:50 am, C4 LC Tuesday, January 19, 10-10:50 am, 308 BH Tuesday, January 19, 3-3:50 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar introduces Windows 95 to new users. This will be a full hands-on session where people will get comfortable with using the mouse. Users will learn about how computers operate, discover the different hardware on a computer, create and rename files, and move files from one drive to another. Hands-on session.
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Wednesday, January 20, 10 am-12 pm, 179
BGRC Tuesday, January 26, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL Wednesday, March 10, 1-3 pm, 179 BGRC |
This seminar is designed for those who have a fundamental knowledge of Windows 95. In this seminar, users learn about newer features in Windows 95, using the Find function, working with files, Windows Explorer, using the Start button and Start menu, changing Windows 95 properties, and some shortcuts to make Windows 95 more efficient. PREREQUISITE: Windows 95 Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Thursday, February 4, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC Wednesday, March 17, 1-2:30 pm, Chicago Room C, CIU |
This accelerated seminar is designed for those who are already familiar with Windows 95 and wish to discover the changes that have been made for Windows 98. Many of the new features will be covered, including the Channel Bar, Quick Launch Toolbar and the Active Desktop. Users will also learn about the integration of Windows 98 to the Internet, changes in Windows Explorer, searching, and how to design their desktop to suit their needs. PREREQUISITE: Windows 95 Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2:30-4 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar is designed for users who wish to learn how to explore the World Wide Web. Terminology is covered, including the structure of the Internet, URLs, and how to work a Web browser. Users will also explore different Web sites, including commercial, government, and educational sites. Users will then get the opportunity to conduct simple searches of the World Wide Web by using available search engines such as Yahoo! and Lycos. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; Hands-on session.
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Friday, January 22, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL Monday, January 25, 2-4 pm, 179 BGRC |
This seminar is a continuation of the Surfing the Web for Beginners seminar. Users will learn how to configure their Web browser to optimize its use. More advanced topics, such as plug-ins, helper applications, and applets, are included in the seminar. Users will also learn more sophisticated techniques of using search engines. PREREQUISITE: Surfing the Web for Beginners or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Friday, January 29, 11 am-12:30 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar is designed to introduce you to some of the most popular concepts in word processing, including creating files and entering and formatting text. You will learn to edit text and rearrange documents through the use of Cut, Copy and Paste. This seminar also covers page layout options such as margins, indents and paragraph alignments. Lastly a review of printing options, automated spelling and the Spell Check feature are included. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; some hands-on.
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Monday, February 1, 2-4 pm, 179 BGRC Tuesday, March 23, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL |
This seminar is a continuation of Introduction to Word Processing and covers more advanced topics specific to Word 97, including creating and altering styles in Word, AutoFormat and use of the Format Painter. An introduction to Mail Merge also is included. We demonstrate creating and editing tables, converting text to tables and using tabs instead of tables for positioning text in columns. We also cover ways in which Word 97 can be used to author Web documents with hyperlinks and other hypermedia as well as converting legacy documents into HTML. PREREQUISITE: Word Processing Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Monday, February 8, 2-3:30 pm, Chicago Room
C, CIU Tuesday, March 30, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar demonstrates the use of Eudora as a very powerful yet simple-to-use tool for reading electronic mail. We demonstrate the Eudora graphical user interface, pull-down menus, configuration and how to receive, send, forward and reply to Internet mail. While Eudora for Windows is used throughout the seminar, most of the material covered applies to Eudora for Macintosh as well. PREREQUISITE: Windows or Macintosh familiarity; lecture only.
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Thursday, January 28, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC Tuesday, April 6, 1-2:30 pm, Chicago Room C, CIU |
This seminar reviews the process of moving your email processing from UICVM/CMS to a personal computer using Eudora. We will cover the steps to follow and the various things to keep in mind when planning your move. We will demonstrate configuring and using Eudora for handling your email, pointing out the new functionality, as well as the pitfalls or idiosyncrasies that you may encounter. The new IMAP servers will be explained in detail. PREREQUISITE: CMS and Windows or Macintosh familiarity; lecture only.
Note: this seminar is intended for users of RDRLIST/NOTE/RiceMail. Current users of the POP-server on CMS with Eudora won't need this seminar, unless they wish to learn about the new IMAP-options.
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Friday, April 9 10-11:30 am, Chicago Room C,
CIU Tuesday, April 13, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC Thursday, April 15, 9:30-11 am, 308 BH |
In this seminar which covers the basics of using Microsoft Excel 97, you will learn about the Excel screen and the organization of rows and columns. Users will go through the process of entering and editing data, writing formulas and using the Function Wizard to automate calculations. Users will also learn to format data in cells using fonts, attributes, alignments, and number styles. We also demonstrate the Chart Wizard for the sake of converting data to charts. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; hands-on.
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Wednesday, February 10, 10 am-12 pm, 179
BGRC Thursday, February 11, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL Friday, February 19, 10 am-12 pm, 179 BGRC Monday, February 22, 1-3 pm, 2249 SEL |
This seminar covers several intermediate-level topics in Microsoft Excel 97. Users will learn to import information into a spreadsheet and use Excel's database capabilities, including AutoFilters and Advanced Filters. One-input tables and the Scenario Manager will also be covered in the seminar. There will also be discussion on using the LOOKUP function in Excel for information retrieval. PREREQUISITE: Microsoft Excel 97 Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Wednesday, February 24, 10-11:30 am, Chicago Room C, CIU |
This seminar covers several intermediate-level topics in Microsoft Excel 97. Users will learn how to consolidate data from different worksheets and manipulate that data. Users will also learn how to link two cells or ranges together, whether they are in the same file or a different file. A discussion and demonstration of macros is also included in this seminar. PREREQUISITE: Microsoft Excel 97 Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Thursday, March 4, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
In this seminar we introduce the widely popular Microsoft Access 97. We discuss the concept of relational databases along with the six types of database objects used in Access. This seminar covers the basics of working in tables, including moving around in a table, entering and editing records, and creating table fields. You will learn how to create and use queries, select fields and enter criteria using wildcard characters, comparison operators and multiple criteria. Wizards, which are used to create data entry forms, are also reviewed. We also cover designing reports to summarize data. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; lecture only.
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Friday, March 5, 11 am-12:30 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar gives an in-depth discussion on tables and queries in Microsoft Access 97. Users will learn how to set Primary Keys, sort data, and use several methods to link tables together. The concepts of referential integrity, cascade update and delete, data entry rules, and input masks will be covered. Users will also learn how to set up different kinds of queries, including calculated, summary, append, delete, crosstab, and make-table. PREREQUISITE: Microsoft Access 97 Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Friday, March 26, 10-11:30 am, Chicago Room C, CIU |
This seminar gives an in-depth discussion on forms and reports in Microsoft Access 97. Users will learn about editing forms, adding check boxes, option groups, combo boxes, and toggle switches. Different types of forms will also be discussed. Users will see the development and editing of reports, including grouping, text boxes, duplication, and use of the Expression Builder. PREREQUISITE: Microsoft Access 97 Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Friday, April 2, 11 am-12:30 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar will cover the basics of Lotus Notes/Domino. As Lotus Notes becomes one of the most popular programs in the computing industry, this seminar covers what it does and how it can be tailored to the needs of the individual. We will talk about the components of a Notes database, security issues, and workflow. Come and see why Lotus Notes/Domino is the world's most popular groupware application. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; lecture only.
| Tuesday, February 16, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar will expand on the Lotus Notes for Beginners seminar. Learn how you can easily develop a Notes/Domino application and make the contents (databases type information) on the Web. Learn how you can use Lotus Notes/Domino to put databases on the Web. We will cover the basic building blocks: forms, views, fields, agents and one of the most important features of a Notes/Domino application: security. PREREQUISITE: Lotus Notes for Beginners or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
| Tuesday, February 23, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
CMS is going away and this seminar is a starting point to find out what to do to move out of CMS. We will present a summary of migration paths, alternative services and things to consider for moving out. This session will end with an interactive Question & Answer segment. If you are still using CMS for email or some other reason, you are urged to attend this seminar. PREREQUISITE: CMS familiarity; lecture only.
| Thursday, April 1, 2-2:50 pm, C4 LC Monday, April 5, 1-1:50 pm, Chicago Room C, CIU |
This seminar is designed for faculty and instructional support staff. We will review the latest ACCC/ITL services and key technologies available. We will present a number of brief overviews on what's possible to enhance instruction, including putting class materials on the Web, enhancing student-teacher and student-student communications, using graphics, animations, audio and video, offering self-assessment exercises online, developing UI-OnLine/distance education, and integrating many of these technologies into seamless distributed leaning environments. No prerequisites; lecture only.
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Wedensday, January 27, 2-2:50 pm, Chicago
Room C, CIU Friday, February 5, 11-11:50 am, C4 LC |
This seminar covers the basics of using PowerPoint 97 for use by students and faculty in presentations. Users will learn the PowerPoint screen, the five methods of viewing a presentation and obtaining help. Users will work in the areas of entering text, formatting data and changing styles, as well as using the Outline View to copy and move text, to rearrange ideas and to alter the levels of outline sections.Inserting graphics, tables and charts into a presentation. The seminar will cover creating a slide show and adding effects. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; hands-on.
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Wednesday, February 17, 10 am-12 pm, 179
BGRC Thursday, February 18, 2-4 pm, 2249 SEL Tuesday, April 6, 10 am-12 pm, 179 BGRC Wednesday, April 7, 1-3 pm, 2249 SEL |
This seminar explores some of the many features of Microsoft PowerPoint 97. We will discuss how to create presentations using templates, working with graphics and more advanced features of the Drawing Toolbar. Users will also learn about organizational charts, inserting movie clips, and importing graphics. The concept of animation effects and customization, along with rehearsing and writing notations in a presentation, will be discussed. Users will also see a full demonstration of converting a PowerPoint presentation into HTML. PREREQUISITE: Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Introduction or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Thursday, February 25, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
In this seminar, we illustrate the development and maintenance of Web pages with easy-to-use graphical interface authoring programs such as Claris HomePage. Students will work with text and tables, embedding graphics and other hypermedia, as well as developing and testing Web pages. PREREQUISITE: Windows or Macintosh familiarity; no HTML knowledge required; some hands-on. See associated Netscape Composer seminar.
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Tuesday, February 2, 10 am-12 pm, 179 BGRC Thursday, March 25, 1-3 pm, 2249 SEL |
In this seminar, we illustrate the development and maintenance of Web pages with easy-to-use graphical interface authoring programs such as Netscape Composer. Students will work with text and tables, embedding graphics and other hypermedia, as well as developing and testing Web pages. PREREQUISITE: Windows or Macintosh familiarity; no HTML knowledge required; some hands-on. See associated Claris HomePage seminar.
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Wednesday, January 27, 10 am-12 pm,2249 SEL Wednesday, March 24, 10 am-12 pm, 179 BGRC |
In this session, we will cover basic graphics and image editing concepts, with emphasis on creating graphics for the Web, scanning graphics, and reducing image file sizes. The lecture will be intermixed with hands-on exercises on working with bitmap graphics and photographs, using Adobe Photoshop on Windows 95. PREREQUISITE: Windows or Macintosh familiarity, some hands-on.
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Thursday, March 11, 10 am-12 pm, 179 BGRC Wednesday, April 14, 1-3 pm, 2249 SEL |
This seminar, designed for beginners, introduces the HyperText Markup Language. It covers the basic concepts and tag set for authoring Web pages. Topics include: document structure, fonts and type styles, text and graphics alignment, lists, block quotes, URLs and hyperlinks. PREREQUISITE: Windows, UNIX or Macintosh familiarity, some programming experience helpful; some hands-on.
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Tuesday, March 2, 1-3 pm, 179 BGRC Wednesday, March 3, 1-3 pm, 2249 SEL Wednesday, March 10, 10 am-12 pm, 179 BGRC |
This seminar presents an overview of Adobe Acrobat and its various components, uses and applications for instruction with emphasis on generating Acrobat PDF files for integration and delivery on the Web. We cover Acrobat's unique features for delivery of documents containing images and complex layouts, indexing and searching documents, and controlled-access publications on the Web. PREREQUISITE: Windows, Macintosh, or Unix familiarity; lecture only.
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Friday, February 12, 11 am-12:30 pm, C4 LC |
This seminar will introduce the UIC RealMedia (RealAudio/RealVideo) Server, as well as the technology, applications, idiosyncrasies, limitations and other issues associated with the delivery of time-based audio/video content over the Internet. We will show you the process of delivering streaming content and how to incorporate it with Web documents. PREREQUISTE: Windows or Macintosh familiarity; lecture only.
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Friday, February 26, 11 am-12:30 pm, C4 LC |
Pine provides a relatively simple way to read electronic mail on UNIX systems. In this seminar users learn how to access Pine, list keyboard commands, change their passwords and read messages. This seminar covers the tasks of replying and forwarding messages, creating folders, assigning individuals to a personal address book and using nicknames. Using Pine as a newsreader is also covered. No prerequisites are required, although familiarity with UNIX is recommended; lecture only.
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Thursday, January 21, 9:30-11 am, 308 BH |
This seminar offers a basic entry-level introduction to the UNIX operating system. Users learn commonly-used commands, the UNIX file system, attributes and directory handling, using help and changing their passwords. We also cover printing and give a brief overview of the Pico editor. No prerequisite; lecture only.
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Thursday, January 21, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
If you are a seasoned UICVM/CMS user who wants to get a quick crash course on UNIX, this seminar is for you. We will cover, in plain English, the major differences between UNIX and CMS, minidisks vs. directories, how to manipulate files (with summaries of corresponding commands), available UNIX editors, session profiles, printing, keyboard, and screen handling, and email. For users of statistical packages, we also recommend the class Migrating Data from CMS to Windows/UNIX. PREREQUISITE: CMS familiarity; lecture only.
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Wednesday, April 7, 10-11:30 am, Chicago
Room C, CIU Thursday, April 8, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
Perl "makes easy things easy and hard things possible". It's a wonderful scripting language for writing small, quick-and-dirty programs for text processing or batch process control. Yet it has many features for serious, larger scale programming, too, and can handle user interfaces (text or graphical), network protocols, and database connections. Although it started on UNIX, perl runs on Windows, Mac, and other machines. We'll examine the basics, with enough of a tour to give you an idea of what perl can do. If you've done a little programming before, particularly in C, sed, awk, or sh, you're ready for perl. PREREQUISTE: some programming experience; lecture only.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
"Perl is the duct tape of the Internet". We'll look at more advanced data structures and regular expressions. Then we'll concentrate on using perl for Web programming, both client and server (CGI), with standard libraries. Security, concurrency, persistence, and debugging are all a bit more difficult with CGI, and we'll see how perl can help. If time permits, we'll touch on database connections, GUI programming, or other items of interest. PREREQUISTE: Perl for Beginners or equivalent knowledge; lecture only.
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Thursday, March 11, 2-3:30 pm, C4 LC |
This introductory seminar covers the fundamental concepts of SAS, which apply to CMS SAS, and SAS for DOS, UNIX and Windows. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; hands-on session.
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Thursday, January 28, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL Monday, March 22, 1-3 pm, 179 BGRC |
This intermediate seminar for SAS is oriented towards those who have a familiarity with SAS syntax and can write and run simple SAS programs. We cover more complicated statements for reading raw data, data transformation, and manipulation of SAS datasets. PREREQUISITE: SAS Introduction and Windows familiarity; hands-on session.
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Thursday, February 4, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL Monday, March 29, 1-3 pm, 179 BGRC |
In this seminar we cover the fundamental concepts for using SPSS on Windows and X Windows including the differences between raw datasets and SPSS system files, reading and defining raw data, sorting and printing, creating new variables using arithmetic operators and executing statistical analyses and plotting data. PREREQUISITE: Windows familiarity; hands-on session.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2-4 pm, 179 BGRC Thursday, March 25, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL |
This intermediate seminar builds upon the topics covered in Introduction to SPSS. More advanced procedures and data transformations are covered. PREREQUISITE: SPSS Introduction and Windows familiarity; hands-on session.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2-4 pm, 179 BGRC Thursday, April 1, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL |
This intermediate-level seminar covers issues related to transferring data files from CMS to other platforms. Within the scope of this seminar, we cover issues regarding File Transfer Protocol [FTP] and UICVM conventions, file formats, tape support, etc. PREREQUISITE: Intermediate SPSS or SAS or equivalent knowledge, Windows or UNIX familiarity; hands-on session.
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Wednesday, March 31, 10 am-12 pm, 179 BGRC Thursday, April 8, 10 am-12 pm, 2249 SEL |
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